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Home My WebLink About10-06-08 Special MeetingHastings, Minnesota City Counci! October 6, 2008 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday October 6, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, l OI East 4'" Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Couneilmembers Alongi, Hazlet, Slavik, Elling Schultz, Hollenbeck Members Absent: Councilmember Riveness Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Public Works Director Tam Montgomery HRA Director John Grossman Public Works Superintendent John Zgoda Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein Approval of Minutes Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the special meeting on Thursday, September 1 l or the regular meeting on Monday, September l 5, 2008_ Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Proclamation-Silver Star Banner Day in the City of Hastings Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the proclamation as presented. 6 ayes, nays, none. Presentation-Ducti}e Iron Pipe Research Association: Present City of Hastings with Cast Iron Pipe Century Club award Public Works Superintendent John Zgoda introduced the item and the Mayor accepted the award on behalf of the City. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 6 ayes; nays, none. ~. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Scheduling Thursday, November 6; 2008 as a Special City Council meeting to Canvass the Results of the November 4, 2008 General Election 3. Resolution-Appointing Election Judges for the November 4, 2008 General Election a. 2004 MS Walk-May 3, 2009 5. Accept Conservation Initiative Fund grant from Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District for Cal Ruedy Public Works Facility Stonnwater Qua}ity Site Improvement s v. Reso}ution-Declaring Assessment Amount and Ordering Assessment Nearing for the 2007-1 5'h Street Area Street and Utility lrnprovement Project and the 2007-3 Quiet Zone Improvement s City of Hastings October 6, 2008 City Cooncit 1Vlinntes Page 2 of 3 7. Resolution-Ordering Installation of STOP signs on Eddy and on Spring Streets at their intersections with 10`" Street 8. Resolution-Final Payment for Cal Ruedy Public Works Facility Office Expansion Project: Construction Results Corporation ($7,000) 9. Pay Estimate #4-Project 2008-I North Vermillion Area Improvements: Ryan Contracting ($62,193.37) t 0. Set Sale Date for Bonds I I. Resolution-GO Improvement Certificates: 2008B and GO Improvement Bonds: 2008A 12. Approve Appointment to the HPC 13. Approve Request to Assess Sewer Service Repair Costs to Property at 1352 West 22nd Street 14. Resolution-Accepting Donation from Dakota Electric and Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce for Public Dock 5. Resolution-Approving One-Day Raffle Permit for Oak Ridge Manor Resident Association on November 22, 2008 t6. Approve 2009 Community Funding Recycling Grant Application -7. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment Allowing Above Ground Storage Tanks in the Industrial Park 8. Proclamation-KIDS Day America/International Resolutions on,~le_ Public Hearing-Adoption of Vermillion Street Redevelopment Project Area HRA Director Grossman and John North from Ehlers & Associates introduced the item. Grossman noted that the property on 107 19`'' Street should be excluded from the list of proposed properties. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Tony Nelson; 1220 Hillside Court, suggested the Council consider redevelopment without using taxpayer dollars, citing recent property improvements along Vermillion Street. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Resolution-Adoption of Vermillion Street Redevelopment Project Area Councilmember Alongi asked if staff received any contact from the public on the proposed designation. Grossman stated that he received a few phone calls asking for more information; he did not talk with anyone who opposed the project. Grossman spoke to recent property improvements along Vermillion Street, noting that those were rehabilitative in nature as opposed to redevelopment and would Likely not have qualified under the proposed redevelopment project parameters. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the resolution as amended, to remove the property at 107 19't' Street from the redevelopment project area. 6 Ayes; nays none. Resolution amended to remove that property. Public Hearing-Background Check Ordinance Mesko Lee introduced the item and stated that this is required by the BCA for the City to conduct background checks on potential City employees. hat she was ok with her property being designated as such. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing aE 7:22 p.m. Councilmember Alongi stepped out of the meeting briefly. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment-Background Check Ordinance City of Hastings City Couucit Minutes October 6, 2008 Pale 3 of 3 Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Councilmember Alongi returned to the meeting. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment Relating to DiscBarge of Firearms/Use of Bow and Arrow in a Wildlife Management Area Parks & Recreation Director Bernstein provided background information on the item. Mayor Hicks asked for clarification on use of firearms by the sand coulee property. Bernstein stated that it is anticipated that will be restricted in the future, with the development of this new WMA. Councilmember Schultz asked for clarification on the controlled deer management hunt process by the DNR. Councilmember Alongi asked for clarif cation on some of the items proposed as part of the approval, including permits, training, conservation officers, limiting ATV's and off-road vehicles, parking, and controlling access. Alongi suggested that clarification be available at the upcoming public hearing. Moved by Councilmember SehuItz, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the first reading and ordering the public hearing on the ordinance amendment as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Levee ParklBridge Task Force Appointments Mayor Hicks requested that Councilmember Alongi and Allen Cheney be added to the task force_ Councilmember Slavik stated that meetings are scheduled to begin the end of October/early November_ Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the appointments as amended_ 6 Ayes, Nays, None_ Comments from the Audience: Kevin Hoeschen, president of the DBA, thanked the City for their assistance and support on the 2008 car show events. The Council thanked Hoeschen and the DBA for their work on the successful event. Reports from Councilmembers: Mayor Hicks announced the fo}}owing upcoming events: • Tuesday, October 7-Hastings Fire Department Open House from 7-9 p_m. • Thursday, October 9-Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Event from 6:30 - 8:30 at St_ Elizabeth Ann Seton Church • The quiet zone is expected to be in place by Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. 7 Ayes, n e_ ~ Paul J. Hick Melanie Mesko Lee ~- Mayor City Clerk